Illinois offering special sale for 2026 State Fair

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — While it may feel like 2025 Illinois’ State Fair just finished up, organizers are already looking ahead to next year.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced on Monday that they’re launching special sales for the 2026 State Fair.

Starting Nov. 1, fairgoers can take advantage of the lowest prices of the season for fair admission and ride passes. This includes:

• Mega Passes — $70
  • Includes unlimited rides every day of the fair
• Jumbo Passes — $80
  • Includes unlimited rides every day of the fair plus the giant slide
• 11-Day Adult Admission Books — $45
• 11-Day Senior Admission Books — $30
• Blue Ribbon Cookbook
  • $20 for pickup, $25 to have the book shipped

The Mega and Jumbo Pass prices will be available until Dec. 31.

But, the IDOA said these aren’t all the deals they’re offering during the holiday season; beginning on Nov. 10, shoppers can purchase Illinois product holiday boxes — a curated collection of goods made in the state. The Illinois Product Holiday Box costs $40 and the Illinois Product Favorites Box costs $60.

“These sales are a great way to share a little Illinois pride—whether that’s through the excitement of the Illinois State Fair or the incredible assortment of Illinois products that make the perfect gift,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “These limited-time offers showcase the best of what Illinois has to offer.”

To purchase the Mega Pass, Jumbo Pass, admission books or the Blue Ribbon Cookbook, click here. If you want to learn more about the Illinois Product Holiday Boxes, click here.